In the United States, the most frequent cause of hospital readmission during the first two weeks of life is _____.

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Hyperbilirubinemia, or high levels of bilirubin in the blood, is a common condition in newborn babies and can lead to jaundice. If left untreated, it can cause kernicterus, a severe form of jaundice that can result in brain damage. Therefore, hyperbilirubinemia is the most frequent cause of hospital readmission during the first two weeks of life. The other choices (diabetes, Rh sensitization, hemolytic disease) are not typically seen in the first two weeks of life and are not common causes of hospital readmission during this time period.

In the United States, the Most Frequent Cause of Hospital